Culinary Manager (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich

Our Mission

At Circus, headquartered in Hamburg with offices in Berlin and Munich, as well as our Testlab in Hamburg, we are pioneering global developments in on-demand autonomous food production, disrupting a $2.6 trillion market. Everything from creation to production and operation – enabled by seamlessly integrated cutting-edge robotics and transformative AI technology.

Our foundation rests in the extensive developments of groundbreaking robotics driven by artificial intelligence, previously the missing link in achieving true autonomous food automation. This is the moment for a new status quo: Just as autonomous driving will disrupt how we build cities, organize our days, and live our lives, so will we shift our whole reality around food.

Our Team is backing a paradigm shift in one of humanity’s most important sectors with the sharpest minds in Robotics, AI, Engineering and Culinary, collaborating closely with industry-leading partners to revolutionize every aspect of the food service experience.

Join us as we forge ahead, crafting a future where the art of cooking and the science of technology converge to create a world that thinks differently about food than it has for thousands of years—a world where food means something new.

About the Role

As a Culinary Manager at Circus Group, you will play a pivotal role in developing, testing, and refining dishes for our innovative robotic kitchen. This unique position combines culinary creativity with technical expertise, ensuring our future brands deliver exceptional food quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate across departments, including R&D and onsite testing, to pioneer new culinary experiences that align with our cutting-edge technology.

Your Daily Business

Create and test balanced, appealing dishes and menus that cater to diverse customer demographics, dietary restrictions, and preferences.
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging food preferences, and customer expectations, incorporating sustainable and environmentally friendly practices into our menu offerings.
Adapt and optimize recipes to work seamlessly with our robotic kitchen technology, ensuring consistency and quality across all dishes.
Lead food testing activities by arranging ingredients, preparing protocols, maintaining equipment, and conducting sensory evaluations to assess taste, texture, and overall quality.
Ensure all food safety standards are met, maintain accurate records of development sessions, and generate detailed reports on testing outcomes and areas for improvement.
Work closely with various teams, including R&D and operations, to ensure that new menus meet both brand standards and operational requirements.
Oversee the operation and maintenance of specialized kitchen and food production equipment, ensuring all tools are functioning optimally for testing and production.

Base Qualifications

Trained Chef and/or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Food Technologies, or a related field.
Proven experience in culinary operations management, ideally within a franchise environment or a leading food service company. Strong background in food and menu development e.g. as a culinary technician with extensive knowledge of global cuisines and cooking techniques.
Experience with food production technology, food safety standards, and culinary software applications. Certification in food safety and sanitation is a plus.
Ability to conduct and analyze food tests, understanding the scientific principles behind food preparation and preservation.
Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work efficiently under pressure.
Fluent in both German and English, with the ability to collaborate effectively in an office setting located in Munich.

Our Offer

Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive compensation package with offered stock options for full-time employees.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular team events, a hybrid work setup, 2 months/year remote work (Worcation), and unlimited vacation days, along with a corporate pension plan.
Personal Development: 500€ personal budget for training, in-house trainings, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
Mobility: Benefit from a 50€ monthly budget for mobility or other expenses and a subsidized Dance Mobility Subscription for E-Bike/E-Moped.
Well-Being: Get access to discounted Urban Sports Club membership and Wellhub for a variety of well-being offerings.

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Disclaimer

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer with a diverse and multicultural team. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.